About me
Dr Kirsty Forsyth BSc, MSc, D.Clin.Psych, AFBPsS
Hi, I'm Kirsty, I'm a Senior Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience of working with a range of clinical issues, within the NHS. For the last 5 years I have led a service for people with complex difficulties and continue to do so alongside my private practice. I am committed to working with individuals to help them to recover from psychological distress and my approach is one of compassion and warmth.
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As a qualified Chartered Clinical Psychologist I am trained in, and have experience of, using a variety of psychological therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
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I use an evidence based and person centred approach to providing clinical assessment and intervention and I tailor the therapeutic approach dependent on your presenting problems, goals and preferences.
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Qualifications
2023. Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Russ Harris through Psychwire.
2017 â–ª Post-Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Developing Services. Bournemouth University.
2014 â–ª Accreditation in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. Bournemouth University.
2014 â–ª Standard accreditation in Schema Therapy. The International Society of Schema Therapy.
2013 â–ª Group Schema Therapy training. Schema Therapy Workshops.
2013 â–ª Clinical Psychology supervisor course. The University of Southampton.
2009 â–ª Training in the IPDE. Prof. Jane Ireland.
2009. Clinical Psychology Supervisor course, University of East London.
2008 â–ª Psych. D. Clinical Psychology. The University of Surrey.
2005 â–ª MSc Forensic Psychology. Middlesex University.
2000 â–ª Certificate in Psychotherapy & Counselling. Regents College, London.
1995 â–ª BSc Honours Psychology. The University of Liverpool.
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Professional Memberships
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, membership number: 146995
Registered with the Health Care Professions Council, registration number: PYL03249
I have indemnity cover with the Psychologists Protection Society, am registered with the Information Commissioners Office and am DBS checked.